Think Summer Teacher

Summary

The Think Summer Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks passionate and energetic faculty members to instruct, lead and support students ranging from pre grades K – 12. This is a temporary position for the 2027 summer session, taking place June 14, 2027 – July 23, 2027. There will be additional dates required for training before the summer session begins. This is a candidate pool posting and we encourage teachers of all subjects and specialties to apply, but you may only hear back if we have an opening that matches your skill set and availability. 

We are looking for someone who is patient, engaging, and inspires a love of learning in all students, works well with colleagues, and enjoys thinking about the art of educating. Diversity is a core value at Albuquerque Academy, and we seek candidates who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.

All teachers at Think Summer approach their work in accordance with the values in the Academy’s mission and in a spirit of kindness, professionalism, generosity, and civility to all members of the community. Enrichment programs through Think Summer focus on the whole child. Teachers and administrators are expected to teach well and to function as adult mentors for students. Our community norms, listed below, underlie our school culture, and all community members are expected to commit themselves fully to them.

• Value and respect the diverse contributions of each person in the community.

• Assume positive intent and inquire if you are left with questions or concerns.

• Engage in face-to-face direct conversations; be clear, open, and honest in your conversations.

• Be present and participate.

Strong candidates are attracted to our mission and see themselves as engaged community members. They will need to create and implement relevant curriculum and varied for their assigned courses. The teacher’s daily activities include classroom teaching, assisting students, and supervising assigned teaching assistants. The teacher reports to the department chair, the Think Summer Principal, and the Director of Think Summer.

Faculty positions in the Think Summer Department require familiarity with assigned subject curricula and experience working with children is strongly preferred. Familiarity with assigned subject curricula is required. Experience supervising employees is also preferred, but not required. The Albuquerque Academy Think Summer Department offers courses from all subjects including but not limited to: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Modern Language, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, and Athletics. We welcome prospective teachers to propose ideas for new courses that align with their expertise.

Albuquerque Academy seeks to maintain a diverse and energetic faculty. We encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent school communities. This position has multiple vacancies and will be open until all are filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. Please explain why Think Summer is the right fit for you and detail how you inspire a love of learning and passion for your specialty subjects.

Essential Functions

• Design thoughtful lessons and activities for assigned courses.

• Help students demonstrate their thinking clearly and systematically.

• Give timely feedback and grades on written work and tests.

• Collaborate with parents and other teachers to offer individualized support of each student’s learning goals.

• Communicate effectively with students and families about classwork, learning goals, and student progress including writing comments home to parents at the conclusion of the summer session.

• Foster and maintain a culture of mutual respect, equitable practice, and joy, in and out of the classroom. Demonstrate cultural competence and communicate and collaborate effectively across differences.

• Set high expectations for student learning, academic achievement, and character development.

Other Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned student teaching assistants.

• Supervise assigned groups during the lunch period.

• Attend faculty training, open house, and Think Summer Family Night.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required.

• A high school diploma is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Deep knowledge of the course content in assigned subjects and the ability to convey that knowledge to students clearly and coherently.

• Expertise in coaching students in clear presentation of their solutions.

• Demonstrable and effective classroom management skills.

• Ability to work well with people, especially adolescents.

• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Capacity to work independently and on a team.

• Excellent communication and public-relations skills.

• Strong organizational skills and time-management skills.

• Computer skills including desktop publishing, and Microsoft Office software, learning management systems, and online survey completion.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Experience

• Experience and expertise in assigned course curricula is required.

• Experience with adolescents is preferred.

• Experience supervising employees is preferred.

Working Environment

• Generally, teaching is performed indoors in a classroom or office setting.

• Hours are generally from 7:50 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extensions for before and after school care programs. Partial days are available.

• Additional required events may take place outdoors and may extend into pre-school hours, the late afternoon/evening, or weekends.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. Must be able to traverse school facilities and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency. Involves long periods of standing/sitting.  Frequently involves carrying textbooks and classroom supplies, communicating/speaking, retrieving files and supplies, writing, using a computer, and reading for preparing daily teaching and grading.

EEO/ADA Compliance

Albuquerque Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Academy will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.